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Gabella
Gabella is a feminine name with possible Italian or Latinate origins. It may be derived from 'Gabriella,' a feminine form of Gabriel (meaning 'God is my strength'), or potentially from Italian…
Gemella
Italian
"twin"
A pretty possibility for a Gemini girl.
Genovella
Genovella is a lyrical feminine name that appears to be a romantic elaboration of Genoveva or Genevieve, names deriving from Germanic elements meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribal woman.' This…
Georgette
French, feminine variation of George
Has a musty 1940s feel. Try Georgia -- or Georgiana.
Georgiana
English, feminine variation of George
"farmer"
Long a popular upper-crust form in England, where it's pronounced George-ee-AH-na, Georgiana has been been neglected here. But with Georgia growing more popular and the general fashion for elaborate…
Giabella
Giabella is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation or combination of names like Gabriella and Isabella. It likely blends the Italian elements "gia" (God is gracious) with "bella"…
Gianella
Compound name, Gian and Ella, Italian and German
"God is gracious and completely"
Gianella is a new compound name on the rise for baby girls, up more than 1000 places from 2022 to 2023 though still hiding beneath the Top 1000. We see this as a new honor name for grandpa John or…
Ginevra
Italian variation of Guinevere or Jennifer
"white shadow, white wave"
Arty and elegant, Ginevra is one of the most popular girls' names in Italy at the moment, ranking at #3 in a recent year. Ultimately from the Arthurian Guinevere, it's a relative of Jennifer, meaning…
Gisella
Italian form of Giselle, French, German
"pledge, hostage"
A bright, musical name, Gisella is the Italian form of the French Giselle. With its zippy "Zella" sound and potential nickname Gigi too, it could make an underused and appealing choice. Associated…
Gracella
Gracella is a feminine name blending the popular name Grace with a melodic Latin ending. Derived from Latin roots meaning "grace" or "favor," it embodies elegance and divine blessing. The -ella…
Graciela
Spanish
"grace"
A sparky and feminine elaboration on Gracia, Spanish for "grace".
Graciella
Graciella is a feminine name that beautifully elaborates on the name Grace. It combines the Latin 'gratia' meaning 'grace' or 'favor' with the Spanish diminutive suffix '-ella,' creating a name that…
Graziella
Italian, diminutive of Grazia or variation of Grace
"grace"
Graziella, an Italian form of Grace, is another Latin version that adds spice. Consider Graziella as a distinctive alternative to either Grace or Gabriella.
Honoria
Latin
"woman of honor"
This is an eighteenth century elaboration of Honor found in Charles Dickens ( Bleak House ) but rarely heard here and now.
Jezabella
Jezabella is a feminine name that represents an elaborate variation of Jezebel, a biblical name with complex historical connotations. The original Jezebel appears in the Old Testament as a…
Katerina
Macedonian, Czech, Russian, Bulgarian, and Greek form of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Katerina and its near-identical twin Katarina have a pleasingly lilting European sound, though for some Americans they may be uncomfortably close to Katrina, which will be linked for a long time to…
Mirabella
Italian variation of Mirabelle
"wonderful"
The short-lived magazine edited by former Vogue chief Grace Mirabella put this beautiful name off-limits for a while, but now it's perfectly fit to join the fashionable Bella pantheon. More…
Petronella
Greek
"rock, stone"
Petronella, and its shorter sister Petra, are both feminizations of Peter. While Petronella is a name with deep history, it's extremely rare. It was given to no baby girls on record in the US last…
Rafaela
Spanish and Portuguese version of Hebrew Raphaela
"God has healed"
This euphonious and lovely name is an internationally appealing choice, that, like Gabriela and Isabela before it, is beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream. Also spelled Raffaella…
Riella
Short form of Gabriella or Ariella
"God is my strength; lion of God"
An alternative to Gabriella, Briella, Bella, or Ella, Riella may also appeal to those who like Rhianna, Reese, and Aurelia. It was chosen by YouTubers Savannah Jean and Josh Alexander for their…